Skip to content

Accept Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“She said that nothing is done to oneself that one does not accept and that if I love someone it would take it all away." "What” quote by Ernest Hemingway
Download Open image
““She said that nothing is done to oneself that one does not accept and that if I love someone it would take it all away." "What””

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway, 1929

One cannot truly harm someone they love unless they reject that love, and love can be both a source of pain and redemption.

In simple terms: Love protects and harms; acceptance is key.

Key Takeaway

Accept love, protect yourself.

Themes

love acceptance pain redemption

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • family conflicts
  • personal growth
  • grief

Key Concepts

psychology relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept love fully?
  • How does acceptance change pain?
A Different Perspective

Love can also cause loss if not balanced with self-care.

2.5 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Ernest Hemingway

Explore all 1,465 Ernest Hemingway quotes

More Accept quotes

Browse all 2,963 Accept quotes